Skimmia japonica ‘Rubella’ is a popular evergreen shrub prized for its attractive dark red flower buds, glossy foliage and beautifully scented spring flowers.

The striking red buds develop during autumn and winter before opening into clusters of fragrant white flowers in early spring. Its evergreen foliage provides year-round structure, making it especially useful for shaded borders, woodland-style gardens and patio containers.

‘Rubella’ is a male Skimmia, meaning it does not produce berries itself, but it can be planted alongside female Skimmias to help with pollination and berry production.

Plant Details:

• Botanical name: Skimmia japonica ‘Rubella’

• Pot size: 10.5cm

• Evergreen shrub

• Glossy dark-green foliage

• Decorative red flower buds

• Fragrant white spring flowers

• Male variety – does not produce berries

• Excellent pollinator for female Skimmias

• Best in partial shade

• Suitable for containers

• Hardy outdoor plant

Plant supplied in a 10.5cm nursery pot.